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Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.

The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.

Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. An elected legislative body of a president/mayor and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day to day administration of government programs and services.

Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.

Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.

The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.

Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. An elected legislative body of a president/mayor and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day to day administration of government programs and services.

Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.

Community Design Commission

Mission:The Community Design Commission develops a continuous program to enhance the aesthetic quality of life in the Village of Oak Park. Its tasks and projects include providing design advice, developing resource material to aid in private property development, in addition to hearing requests for sign regulation variations. The commission also makes recommendations about selection, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and shrubs within the Village of Oak Park, and also provides public educational and informational programs on matters pertaining to urban forestry.

Membership: 11 members

Qualifications: At least six of the members shall be trained as design professionals and at least two members shall be trained in urban forestry or horticulture. The remaining members can be from other backgrounds and professions, provided they share an interest in the work of the commission.

Length of Term: 3 years

Meeting Schedule: Meets at 7 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of every month at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. If you require assistance to participate in any Village program or activity, contact the ADA Coordinator at 708.358.5430 or e-mail adacoordinator@oak-park.us at least 48 hours before the scheduled activity.